Headlines from this week’s news include coverage of the Seventh Korean Children’s Union (KCU) Conference, citizen support for Kim Jong Un’s letter of appeal, and criticism of the “kidnapping” of nine North Korea citizens in Laos.

KCU Conference 

Young delegates from across North Korea gathered in Pyongyang over the weekend to commemorate the Seventh anniversary of the Korean Children’s Union. Reports detailed the various activities children participated in and interviews with various attendees. Friday may have been the highlight of the conference for some of the delegates, since Kim Jong Un made a special appearance. Here is some coverage of